SUMMARY: The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is announcing
the date and location of an additional public hearing on the Agency's
proposed rule addressing Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous
Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines, published on August 31,
2011.

DATES: The public hearing dates and locations are listed in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Comments must be
received by midnight Eastern Standard Time on November 14, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments, requests to speak, and informational materials for
the rulemaking record may be sent to MSHA by any of the following
methods. Clearly identify all submissions in the subject line of the
message with ``RIN 1219-AB65''.
(1) Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
(2) Electronic mail: zzMSHA-comments@dol.gov. Include ``RIN 1219-
AB65'' in the subject line of the message.
(3) Facsimile: 202-693-9441. Include ``RIN 1219-AB65'' in the
subject line of the message.
(4) Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209-
3939.
(5) Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, Virginia. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 21st
floor.

On August 31, 2011, MSHA announced that it would hold three public
hearings on its proposed rule for Proximity Detection Systems on
Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines. Due to requests
from the public and to provide maximum opportunity for public
participation in this rulemaking, MSHA is adding an additional public
hearing. MSHA will hold an additional public hearing on October 27,
2011, in Evansville, Indiana.
The hearings will begin 9 a.m. with an opening statement from MSHA,
followed by an opportunity for members of the public to make oral
presentations. Persons do not have to make a written request to speak;
however, persons and organizations wishing to speak are encouraged to
notify MSHA in advance for scheduling purposes. MSHA requests that
parties making presentations at the hearings submit them no later than
five days prior to the hearing. Presentations and accompanying
documentation will be included in the rulemaking record.
The hearings will be conducted in an informal manner. Formal rules
of evidence or cross examination will not apply. The hearing panel may
ask questions of speakers and speakers may ask questions of the hearing
panel. Verbatim transcripts of the proceedings will be prepared and
made a part of the rulemaking record. Copies of the transcripts will be
available to the public. The transcripts may also be viewed at http://www.regulations.gov and http://www.msha.gov/tscripts.htm. MSHA will
accept comments and other appropriate information for the record from
any interested party, including those not presenting oral statements.
Comments must be received by midnight Eastern Standard Time on November
14, 2011.
For the convenience of interested parties, the chart below includes
the dates and locations of the four scheduled public hearings: